While it can be embarrassing, smelly shoes are a problem many people struggle with. The human feet contain about 250,000 sweat glands—more per square inch than anywhere else on your body—and produce an average of a pint of sweat a day. That sweat can become trapped in shoes or socks, where it mingles with bacteria…
Mustard is the key to a vinaigrette that doesn’t break, thanks to its natural emulsifiers that bind oil and vinegar into a stable suspension. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking vigorously to create smaller, more stable droplets the emulsifier can coat. Other emulsifiers like tahini, miso, egg yolk, and even molasses can add body, flavor,…
You’ve spent hours simmering tomato sauce made with ripe, juicy tomatoes from the farmers market, only to find it acrid and bitter. Was your olive oil rancid? Were the tomatoes spoiled or of low quality? Or was it simply bad luck? Chances are, you’ve overcooked or burned your garlic. It’s a mistake that even the…
Published on: Aug 01, 2025 09:57 am IST The creamy yet light curry, steaming those crispy pakodas, poured onto some hot rice…we know you’re already heading into your kitchen! God bless whoever came up with the iconic kadhi chawal, rajma chawal and chole chawal combos because what would our food-gorging souls do without them. Nothing…
Maybe it’s because the very thought of an ice cube near my teeth has always made me cringe and run. And though I never turn any kind of ice cream down, my favorite ice cream is softer, and less cold . . . less ice/more cream. It’s a sensitivity that should have tempered, but I’ve…
Making the kind of crystal-clear ice that glows like a gemstone in fancy cocktails is mostly about controlling how the water freezes. With a couple of inexpensive household items, you can slow the freezing process and direct it in a way that pushes air and impurities out, leaving behind pristine ice. It’s a simple, satisfying…